Screen time that’s actually therapeutic — yes, it exists. Here’s what works and what doesn’t. I know. Recommending apps for anxious children feels counterintuitive. Screens are often part of the problem. But here’s the thing: there are a small number of genuinely therapeutic apps and digital tools for children’s anxiety — tools used by therapists,…
Books are one of the most powerful tools for anxious children — they create distance from the anxiety and make it something that can be looked at and discussed. When a child sees their experience reflected in a story, something important happens. They realise they’re not broken. They’re not alone. Other people — even fictional…
The short answer is yes — for the right child. Here’s how to know if your child is one of them. Weighted blankets have gone from a niche occupational therapy tool to a mainstream anxiety intervention. You’ll find them everywhere now — from Amazon to high street pharmacies. But do they actually work? And are…
A calm-down kit isn’t about fixing the meltdown. It’s about giving your child the tools to navigate it. A calm-down kit is exactly what it sounds like — a collection of tools, kept together, that a child can access when they’re feeling overwhelmed. The idea is not that the kit fixes the anxiety. It’s that…
What actually works, what doesn’t, and what to watch out for when navigating the supplement aisle. I want to be honest with you about something. No supplement is going to fix your child’s anxiety. No pill, powder, or gummy is going to replace the work of understanding what’s driving the anxiety and teaching your child…
Omega-3 is one of the most well-researched supplements for children’s brain health. Here’s how to choose the right one. Fish oil is one of those supplements that sounds like old-fashioned advice — the kind of thing your grandmother might have suggested. But the research on omega-3 fatty acids and children’s brain health is genuinely strong….
The amino acid in green tea that calms without sedating — and what the research says about giving it to children. L-theanine is one of my favourite supplements for anxious children — and one of the least talked about. It’s an amino acid found naturally in green tea. It promotes alpha brain waves — the…
It’s the most talked-about supplement for anxious children. Here’s what the science actually says. Magnesium is the supplement I get asked about more than any other. And for good reason — the research on magnesium and anxiety, sleep, and nervous system regulation is genuinely compelling. But not all magnesium is created equal. And buying the…
The conversation most parents dread — made easier. You know your child better than anyone. You’ve watched them struggle, you’ve done the research, you’ve tried the strategies. And now you need the school to be part of the solution. This conversation is hard. You don’t want to be “that parent.” You’re not sure what to…
A five minute break can prevent a two hour meltdown. Here’s the science — and the how. Most parents know that their child needs breaks. What most parents don’t know is that the type of break matters enormously — and that the wrong kind of break can actually make focus and regulation worse. Sensory breaks…
